Hey Lisbon, get ready for a curated Social Impact startup pitch competition, expert conversations and networking alongside Web Summit Lisbon 2026.
Join us for a high-energy evening where top tech founders take the stage, global investors share direct feedback, and ecosystem leaders connect at Social Impact Day Lisbon!
🌍 About Social Impact Day
Social Impact Day — a global series of side-events at the world's leading tech conferences, showcasing innovative startups, connecting founders, investors, and operators across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East
In Lisbon, the format goes beyond the stage. The night starts with pitches, investor conversations, and curated networking, then continues with drinks, music, and a party at one of Lisbon’s most dynamic event spaces.
What to Expect
🚀 Startup Pitch Competition
Selected startups from around the world will take the stage and pitch live in front of a jury of active investors and industry leaders.
Each founder gets 3 minutes to pitch, followed by rapid Q&A and direct jury feedback.
Fast pitches, fresh ideas, and a format designed to put promising startups in front of the people who can help them move forward.
🏆 Award Ceremony
Three winners will be recognized at Venture Night @ Web Summit 2026:
🏆 Pitch Competition Winner – selected from all startups participating in the pitch competition.
👥 Audience Favorite – chosen by the event audience.
Winner Prizes: $25,000 in AWS Credits from Clowdey, prizes from Jason by Reply, and a special prize for the Best Social Impact Startup.
💡 Founder Feedback Session
Investors and experienced startup leaders will share practical perspectives on pitches, positioning, fundraising, market opportunities, and what makes a startup stand out.
🤝 Curated Networking
Meet founders, VCs, angel investors, operators, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders coming together in Lisbon during Web Summit week.
Social Impact Day is designed for real conversations and relevant introductions, creating opportunities for investment, partnerships, customers, and new collaborations.
From Business to Party
The night starts with startup pitches, investor conversations, and curated networking – and as the programme wraps up, the atmosphere shifts.
Stay for drinks, music, DJs, and the Venture Night Party, a chance to continue the conversations, make new connections, and enjoy Lisbon beyond the conference floor.
Think of it as Social Impact Day after hours: startups and investors first, party afterwards.
Special thanks to our sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors for supporting Social Impact Day and helping us bring together ambitious founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders worldwide.
Jason by Reply – an AI-powered sales agent helping businesses automate prospecting, outreach, and follow-up while creating new sales opportunities at scale.
Stelmach Law Company – supporting international founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating U.S. immigration and visa opportunities.
Clowdey – our official Pitch Competition Prize Partner, providing $25,000 in AWS Credits.
More partners and sponsors will be announced soon.
📍 Where the Night Happens – The Station by SEXTO
We’re taking over The Station by SEXTO, a two-level Lisbon venue with multiple spaces for startup conversations, networking, drinks, music, and dancing.
It gives Social Impact Day the best of both worlds: a focused setting for pitches and investor connections, followed by a more relaxed atmosphere for the rest of the night.
About TechEmbassy
TechEmbassy connects founders, investors, executives, and innovation communities through curated events around the world’s leading technology conferences.
Through Social Impact Day and industry-focused event formats, we create opportunities for startup discovery, investor access, strategic partnerships, and meaningful cross-border connections.
🌐 Website: techembassy.org
📅 Events calendar: luma.com/techembassy.org
💼 LinkedIn: TechEmbassy on LinkedIn
More info and registration: https://luma.com/d0bhkqxx
